As Christmas 1946 draws near, thirty-something marine officer-turned-homicide detective Lane Walker has his hands full. Three men with seemingly no relationship to each other have been murdered, including the powerful District Attorney. The only connection between the crimes? The weapons: twenty-year-old unopened fruitcake tins manufactured by a company that is no longer in business.

While some foods may be to die for, fruitcake isn't one of them This heaping helping of murder will be no easy task for Walker, and he certainly doesn't need the determined and feisty Tiffany Clayton,...

The Devil's Eyes picks up where Fatal Addiction left off, with singer Grace Lupino charming her way into men's hearts while plunging a knife in the back of anyone who gets in her way. While Helen Meeker and her team, supposedly dead, hide in the shadows, trying to discover the identity of the mole in the White House as well as uncover the truth of who is behind the evil that snuffs out lives and steals souls without a twinge of conscience, some of the most important and valued documents in American history become a pawn between life and death.

In The Dead Can Talk, episode 6 of the exciting "In the President's Service" series by bestselling author Ace Collins, Helen Meeker persuades the president to send her and two other agents behind enemy lines in Germany in a desperate attempt to obtain needed information for the Allies. In a life-and-death chase to escape the Nazis that are hot on their trail, one of the agents is shot and left for dead, but not before Nazi plans are smuggled out with the two remaining agents. Meanwhile, back in the States, Alistar Fister believes he has at last discovered the elusive Fountain of Youth-and he...

In The Dead Can Talk, episode 6 of the exciting ""In the President's Service"" series by bestselling author Ace Collins, Helen Meeker persuades the president to send her and two other agents behind enemy lines in Germany in a desperate attempt to obtain needed information for the Allies. In a life-and-death chase to escape the Nazis that are hot on their trail, one of the agents is shot and left for dead, but not before Nazi plans are smuggled out with the two remaining agents. Meanwhile, back in the States, Alistar Fister believes he has at last discovered the elusive Fountain of Youth-and...

Starting with a dramatic scene that pits Helen Meeker against a cranky and very hungry alligator, Bottled Madness takes readers on a dangerous but thrilling ride through the next episode of "In the President's Service." From explorers to politicians to people of all races and cultures, the legend of the Fountain of Youth has called to anxious hearts through the ages. World War II was no exception, and one of the cruelest men of that era or any other, Adolf Hitler, was willing to pay exorbitant amounts to get his hands on the supposedly magical elixir. With lives hanging in the balance, Helen...

In Shadows in the Moonlight, Episode 8 of "In the President's Service," author Ace Collins once again takes readers on a fascinating, if somewhat dangerous, journey. Most of the familiar cast of characters from the previous seven episodes continue in this one, except for those who have been killed along the way-always a possibility in this page-turning World War II series. Helen Meeker still leads the special team, appointed by the President himself, and the team must race against time to rescue four disabled young people who have been kidnapped by criminals who have sold out to the highest...

Not all heroic dogs wildly toss themselves into lifesaving situations. Some save lives simply by their incredible commitment to duty and service. Some lead the way to independence for people whose disabilities were supposed to limit their lives.

In Service Tails: More Stories of Man's Best Hero, prolific author Ace Collins introduces us to leaders whose entire lives are wrapped in the banner of service. Their stories are remarkable snapshots of the value of vision and teamwork, as well as devotion to duty and unconditional love and acceptance-stretching the way we see both canine and...

In Evilution, episode 9 of "In the President's Service," author Ace Collins continues to entrance readers with the saga of the cast of characters we've come to love in the previous episodes. Everyone is back-or are they? Last we saw Helen Meeker, she was in a great explosion in Carfono's office-can a "ghost" be killed again? The team is still racing against time to rescue the four disabled young friends of the President who have been kidnapped by criminals in league with Adolph Hitler. On the European front, Reese and Holsclaw are attempting to get to England to search for the traitor...

Henry Reese is underwater-literally. He's being given a ride to Mexico in a German submarine still playing the role of Nigel Armstrong, the Brit who was a traitor to his country in exchange for a trunk full of loot. During the ride, he forms an uneasy friendship with Commander Fritz Klein, the Sea Shark. In their conversations he learns a very disturbing fact about the German war effort and what Hitler's up to now. In the meantime, Helen Meeker and her crew await the arrival of a new team member assigned by the President-a British woman who was to accompany them on a yet to be disclosed...

For Christians worldwide, the month of December is filled with joy and wonder as we anticipate the celebration of Christ's birth. There is no other time of the year that can compare to the Christmas season for both the young and young at heart.

From December to New Year's Eve, reawaken the wonder, joy, and magic that is Christmas with daily scripture and inspirational readings of stories behind popular Christmas traditions, carols and movies. Enjoy a wealth of fun activities to help make the most of the season, including heartwarming holiday recipes and homemade gift ideas.

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